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Late 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase by Trubner & Co
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Late 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase by Trubner & Co

19th century
Sold 29 July 2026 · Shackladys Antiques
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Description

A late 19th century oak revolving bookcase by Trubner & Co., London, retaining the original maker’s label to the central column reading “American Patent Revolving Bookcase, Manufactured by Trubner & Co., Ludgate Hill, London.”

Constructed in solid oak with a rich, warm patina and well-defined grain, the bookcase is of classic square, tiered form centred on a substantial upright support. Each of the four sides is fitted with three open shelves, providing practical and accessible storage across multiple levels, ideal for books of varying sizes.

The sides are enclosed by vertical slatted galleries with applied roundel details, lending a restrained decorative quality while ensuring books are held securely in place. The moulded top with a slight overhang completes the composition, and the whole is raised on a robust cruciform base fitted with original castors.

Dimensions

Height: 49 inches – 124cm

Width: 23.5 inches – 60cm

Depth: 23.5 inches – 60cm

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209902
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A late 19th century oak revolving bookcase by Trubner & Co.
“
, London, retaining the original maker’s label to the central column reading “American Patent Revolving Bookcase, Manufactured by Trubner & Co.
Shackladys Antiques

, Ludgate Hill, London.”

fig 1. A late 19th-century oak revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides, multiple tiers filled with books, and a cast-iron rotating base with castors.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase by Trubner & Co

Constructed in solid oak with a rich, warm patina and well-defined grain, the bookcase is of classic square, tiered form centred on a substantial upright support. Each of the four sides is fitted with three open shelves, providing practical and accessible storage across multiple levels, ideal for books of varying sizes.

fig 2. A late 19th-century oak revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides, multiple tiers filled with books, and a cast-iron rotating base with castors.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase by Trubner & Co

The sides are enclosed by vertical slatted galleries with applied roundel details, lending a restrained decorative quality while ensuring books are held securely in place. The moulded top with a slight overhang completes the composition, and the whole is raised on a robust cruciform base fitted with original castors.

Dimensions

Height: 49 inches – 124cm

Width: 23.5 inches – 60cm

Depth: 23.5 inches – 60cm

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209902
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Shackladys Antiques Profile Page

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Shackladys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A late 19th-century oak revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides, multiple tiers filled with books, and a cast-iron rotating base with castors.
Late 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase By Trubner & Co
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Cast Iron
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsSlatted vertical rails, Tiered shelving, Cast-iron rotating mechanism, X-form base with castors
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Revolving bookcases gained popularity during the late 19th century in Victorian libraries and studies to efficiently store and access reference books in compact spaces.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from solid oak or mahogany featuring slatted sides, tier shelving, and an internal cast-iron or steel rotating spider mechanism mounted on castors.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery such as dovetails, heavy timber construction, patination on the wood, and makers marks or stamps on the rotating base.

Position the piece near seating areas or within a study to hold curated book collections, allowing functionality while serving as a sculptural wooden accent.

Maintain the wood by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping ambient humidity stable, and periodically applying quality beeswax to nourish the grain without using harsh chemical cleaners.
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